Discover the most spectacular trekking routes in Sapa with Legend Travel Group’s award-winning small-group and solo traveler tours. Rice terraces, ethnic villages, Homestays & Fansipan option – only 10% deposit required!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 adventurers across Vietnam & Cambodia. This guide is crafted from real guest experiences on our Sapa trekking tours – Legend Travel Group, proudly connecting solo travelers since 2008.
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Your new travel family – formed on day one (Source: Internet)Sapa is pure magic: endless emerald rice terraces, colorful hill-tribe markets, misty mountains, and authentic homestays with H’mong, Red Dao, and Tay families. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker chasing the summit of Fansipan (3,143 m – “Roof of Indochina”) or a casual walker wanting gentle village trails, Sapa has the perfect trek – and Legend Travel Group has the perfect tour.
We run daily small-group departures (max 12 travelers) straight from Hanoi’s best social hostels, so you’ll trek with like-minded solo travelers and new friends from day one.
Perfect for first-timers & moderate fitness
✓ 10 km gentle trekking through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van villages
✓ Overnight in authentic Tay or H’mong homestay with home-cooked dinner
✓ Visit Cat Cat village & waterfall
✓ Only 10% deposit – balance 30 days before departure
→ Ideal for solo travelers wanting culture + light walking
Our best-seller
✓ 20–25 km trekking through Muong Hoa Valley & ethnic villages
✓ 2 nights: 1 homestay + 1 comfy 3-star hotel in Sapa town
✓ Fansipan Peak by world’s longest cable car (optional summit hike)
✓ Free Sapa night market & love market experience
→ The perfect mix of adventure, comfort & culture
For fit trekkers who want to conquer the roof of Indochina
✓ 35–40 km serious trekking + overnight camping at 2,800 m
✓ Summit Fansipan (3,143 m) on foot with local porter team
✓ 2 homestay nights + 1 camping night
✓ Small group max 8 persons
→ Bucket-list achievement with lifelong friends
The ultimate northern Vietnam adventure for solo explorers
✓ Sapa trekking 3 days → transfer to Ha Giang → 3-day motorbike loop
✓ Stay with local families, visit Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Geopark
✓ All transport, permits & English-speaking leader included
→ The tour solo travelers talk about for years
Home-cooked meals & stories you’ll never forget (Source: Internet)Daily guaranteed departures – never cancelled
Maximum 12 travelers (most tours average 6–8)
No forced shopping – ever
100 % local H’mong & Red Dao guides
All homestays hand-picked & regularly inspected
Only 10% deposit required – pay the rest 30 days before you fly
Free cancellation up to 45 days prior
24/7 WhatsApp support from real humans
Moments that become lifelong memories (Source: Internet)Always ask permission before photographing ethnic minority people
Accept tea when offered – it’s a sign of welcome
Remove shoes when entering homestays
Try a few words in Vietnamese or H’mong – “Xin chào” or “Ua zo” (hello)
Buy handicrafts directly from the person who made them, not middlemen
Leave no trace – carry all rubbish back to town
Roof of Indochina – conquered together (Source: Internet)Good broken-in trekking shoes or trail runners
Rain jacket (even in dry season)
Warm layers for cold nights (5–12 °C year-round at altitude)
Headlamp for homestay evenings
Dry bag for electronics
Reusable water bottle (we provide purification tablets)
Small gift for homestay family (school supplies, fruit, or coffee)
2-Day Easy Trek: from $129
3-Day Medium Trek: from $199
4-Day Challenge Trek: from $329
6-Day Sapa + Ha Giang: from $499
All prices include transport from/to Hanoi, all meals on trek, homestays/hotels, local guides, permits, and 10 trees planted per booking.
Real cultural connections, not tourist shows (Source: Internet)Best months: March–May & September–November (clear views, comfortable temperatures)
Arrive Hanoi at least 1 night before to join hostel pre-trek party
Train from Hanoi to Lao Cai is included in all packages (comfortable 4-berth cabins)
ATM & money exchange available in Sapa town – bring cash for homestay tips (20,000–50,000 VND per person)
Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free meals available on request
Q: Is Sapa trekking safe for solo female travelers?
A: Yes – our groups are 60 % female and we use only trusted local female guides when requested.
Q: How fit do I need to be?
A: We have tours from easy (10 km/day) to challenging (15 km + elevation). Something for everyone!
Q: Can I summit Fansipan without camping?
A: Yes – our 3-day tour uses the cable car + short final hike.
Q: When is rice terrace season?
A: Water season (May–June) = mirror-like terraces; Golden season (September–October) = yellow harvest fields.
Book any tour with just 10% deposit today – pay the rest 30 days before departure.
Your tribe is already waiting in Hanoi’s social hostels!
Contact us 24/7:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Creating lifelong memories for solo travelers since 2008
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